Does This Happen Where You Work?

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Originally posted by RICHARD
i just find something they like and as soon as the finish THEIR story, I launch into my story and make sure i speak clearly and keep eye contact with them.......

good subjects??

cars, their losses in the stock market, politics and sports..

they key to getting their goat is to strike back with gentle ribbing, big smile on your face and
being able to sustain the joke for more than one day....

they get the message pretty quickly.

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Oh the hunting stories I hear!:mad: Like I said, I can take the jokes, teasing etc. but I hate the actual horror stories, and they always seem to feel they have to tell me them. :mad: :mad: It would be a different story if they were telling me because they were upset and needed to vent and a shoulder to cry on...but NOOOOOOO...it's to get to me!

I think most people would find me a bit too outspoken to tell me such sadistic stories. But a good offense is often the best defense... I refer to firearms as instruments of death and deer hunting as Bambi killing -- with only a hint of humor in my voice. If all else fails I can launch into my theory of watching football being an excellent way for men to vent their latent homosexual tendencies....

Perhaps a Miss Manners line...."Will you forgive me for not enjoying your stories if I forgive you for being such a sick sadist?"--said with a sweet and sincere head tilt and smile....

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Originally posted by Edwina's Secretary
If all else fails I can launch into my theory of watching football being an excellent way for men to vent their latent homosexual tendencies....

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what do you do on super bowl sunday?

Richard....I knew that would get a response out of you....;) ;) ;)

just rip the the teams they root for or make fun a losing streak.

i have seen incidents like that take on a life of their own....not a pretty sight....

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Originally posted by RICHARD
just rip the the teams they root for or make fun a losing streak.

i have seen incidents like that take on a life of their own....not a pretty sight....

:eek:

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I think Richard's got something there....I know that at my husband's job, he has friends that CALL US AT HOME when the Yankees lose. It pisses him off, but he wont admit it! Try that!!! :)

You guys are cracking me up! I needed this. Thanks for all your IDEAS!:D

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Originally posted by K & L
You guys are cracking me up! I needed this. Thanks for all your IDEAS!:D

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my faves?

Q: what happened to YOUR yankees???
A: they aren't mine, they belong to George Steinbrenner.......


a friend, who invested in a fast food company,
lost his rear in the stock market....

when he gets my goat i'll mention that i'm going out to eat at THAT restaurant......or
"hey, i'm going to ___________ does anyone want anything???"